Wholesale Malanga Lila — Purple Yautía
Coast Master Imports supplies wholesale Malanga Lila — the purple-flesh yautía variety — to Caribbean and Hispanic retail programs and Latin foodservice across the United States. Container-direct supply from Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Ecuador.
- Xanthosoma — purple-flesh yautía
- Strong demand in Puerto Rican and Dominican retail
- 40-lb cartons, multiple counts
- Mixed pallets with Blanca, Coco, and yuca
Why Malanga Lila
Malanga Lila is the purple-flesh yautía variety, prized for its distinctive color, creamy texture, and slightly sweeter flavor than Blanca. Strong velocity in Puerto Rican and Dominican retail, and a featured ingredient in Latin foodservice menus running root-vegetable programs.
Quality and grading
Selected for firm corms, clean skin, and uniform color when cut. Cold-chain controlled receiving to outbound, with grade-out of any soft or split corms before release.
- Selected for firm corms and clean skin
- Cold-chain controlled handling
- Mixed pallets with other malanga varieties
- PACA-protected on every transaction
Who we supply
Hispanic and Caribbean supermarket chains, Latin foodservice operators, and tropical distributors building variety programs across the United States.
Frequently asked questions
What is Malanga Lila?
Malanga Lila is the purple-flesh yautía variety of Xanthosoma, distinguished by its color and slightly sweeter flavor than Malanga Blanca.
Where can I buy wholesale Malanga Lila?
Coast Master Imports supplies wholesale Malanga Lila from a Miami import operation, with container-direct supply from Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Ecuador.
What pack sizes are available?
Standard 40-lb cartons, multiple counts. Custom packs on standing programs.
How is Lila different from Blanca?
Both are Xanthosoma yautía; Lila has purple flesh and a slightly sweeter flavor, while Blanca has white flesh and a milder taste.
Can Lila ship on mixed pallets?
Yes. Mixed malanga pallets across Blanca, Lila, and Coco are common on distributor programs.
Do you offer FCL container programs?
Yes.
Are you PACA-licensed?
Yes.
How do I get pricing?
Call 786 499 8798, email coastmasterimports@gmail.com, or submit the homepage quote form.